According to Weber's law, which of the following should be true?
A) There are only three types of color receptors required to see the full color spectrum.
B) A constant, high-pitched stimulus produces a stronger sensation than an infrequent, low-pitched stimulus.
C) Different light wavelengths trigger activity in different neurons.
D) The difference threshold is a constant proportion of the intensity of a stimulus.

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Weber's law states that the difference threshold (the minimum difference between two stimuli that can be detected) is a constant proportion (not a constant amount) of the intensity of the stimulus. This means that the threshold for detecting a difference increases as the intensity of the stimulus increases.

According to Weber's Law, Which of the Following Should Be